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Running any big organisation takes time, energy and enthusiasm. The Association of Police Communicators could not keep going without the commitment of the Executive Committee. It is the small team that makes sure the national conference happens, a training programme is in place, sharing good practice takes place and that police communicators are represented and…

“I’d like a Twitter account…” one short sentence – so many questions. This helpful checklist from the Met can be adapted to suit your needs but contains all the advice needed for newbies on any social media platform.

The Metropolitan Police have the largest police social media presence in the UK, with Facebook and Twitter accounts covering the 32 London Boroughs, as well as a number of accounts for our specialist units. Social media gives us the opportunity to talk to communities within the vast digital world, therefore our communication through channels like…

Empowering local neighbourhood teams to engage with the public and the media can be a tough ask, but there are huge benefits as they are able to provide an insight and relevant updates on what local policing teams are doing as well as having positive conversations with residents, businesses and other stakeholders on local issues…

New guidelines that confirm current police media arrangements have been welcomed by the Association of Police Communicators. Following a period of extensive consultation, the College of Policing has published the updated Media Relations Authorised Professional Practice (APP) today (Thursday 15 June). It formalises the approach that police forces have taken for months and in some…